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―Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, during the Battle of Coruscant[src]

A missile, also called an ordnance or (Incorrectly) a rocket, was a catch-all term for a type of self-propelled explosive projectile. Different types of missiles were loaded on and fired from various starships, such as capital ships and starfighters. Other types of missiles were utilized by ground vehicles. The most common type of missile employed by ground forces were ones capable of being launched by shoulder-fired missile launchers. A single soldier, or a pair of soldiers, were capable handling a missile launcher. Missiles were a often-used weapon when it comes to intense mass destruction, in wars. Missiles were not just for dumb-fire shooting, but also could be lock on to enemy targets. When fired they would home onto the target and track the target before reaching or impacting the target and exploding. Missiles could be used to launch special payloads, like nuclear bombs, which could destroy cities from space.

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Description

The typical missile was a ranged weapon that carried its own propellant fuel, enabling it to reach a target independent of the power source from which it was launched. Basic missiles dated from the earliest years of recorded warfare, developed from basic rockets. Most weapons of this type contained a guidance system, which allowed them to be locked onto a specific target, which the missile would then attempt to home in on. Size ranged from small "chip" missiles that could be fired from a man-portable device and were typically used against ground vehicles, to capital ship-grade warheads that could devastate enemy war vessels or planetary surfaces.

Missiles normally had armor and sometimes a shield. They were generally cylinder shaped, so they could penetrate capital ship and starfighter shields.[1]

Types of Missiles

Carbonite missile

Carbonite missiles were devastating weapons often used by the Zann Consortium during the Galactic Civil War. The missile's warhead contained supercooled carbonite that, when detonated, could damage and slow enemy ground forces, leaving them open to attack. In some cases, they could completely destroy them. The Missile Attack Launcher, produced by Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc., had the ability to fire Carbonite Missiles along with regular explosive missiles[2], though it took time to rotate between the various types of warheads.

Concussion missile

A concussion missile.

A concussion missile was a general short- to medium-range, anti-vehicle ordnance produced by many manufacturers from across the galaxy, one of the most notable being Dymek. They were vehicle mounted weapons, and could be found in most militaries' armory. The TIE Bomber was capable of loading up several magazines worth of concussion missiles into their launch bays to deploy onto a battlefield when needed.[3] A larger and more expensive version of the weapon was the assault concussion missile. A capital ship-grade ordnance, often employed by massive warships like the Victory I-class Star Destroyer, were used for planetary bombardment and anti-capital ship duties. There were also some variants that possessed homing capabilities.

Discord missile

Hex missile

Hex missiles were powerful weapons of mass destruction capable of inflicting heavy amount of casualties to a targeted planet or city. They had a specially designed warhead that contained a payload of the chemical agent trihexalon. Trihexalon, also called dragon's breath, was a deadly biological weapon that was fatal to most humanoids. These weapons were first used in an attack on the capital city of Maramere, just before the outbreak of the Clone Wars.

Nano missile

Nano missiles were miniature-scale missiles that were nearly indistinguishable from blaster bolts. They contained a built-in navigation system that allowed them to be sensor-guided to their target. The Guardian Mantis was known to be equipped with these missiles.

Manufacturers

Merr-Sonn Munitions

Merr-Sonn Munitions' Logo.

Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc., was one of the three top weapons manufacturers in the galaxy during the time of the New Republic. Producing products from various weaponry. Also producing starships, vehicle, and artillery weaponry. The company had existed through many years and eras, helping factions of possibly both sides.

Golan Arms

Products

History

Mandalorian Wars

Battle of Serroco

During the Battle of Serroco, circa 3963 BBY, the Mandalorian fleet launched over two dozen nuclear missiles towards the Republic Navy forces protecting the planet of Serroco. Instead of striking the Republic task force, the missiles circumvented the fleet and directly targeted Serroco's surface. One by one, the missiles struck at various points on the planet's surface and detonated, destroying entire cities and inflicting heavy casualties onto the Republic ground forces stationed on the planet.

Great Galactic War

Battle of Balmorra

During the Great Galactic War, missiles were employed by various starfighters to carry out air-strikes against the many various factories that were scattered across Balmorra's surface. The constant bombings left the planet's surface permanently scarred.

Galactic Civil War

Battle of Hoth

A wave of missiles launched simultaneously forms an artillery strike.

During the Battle of Hoth, man portable missile tubes were used by both the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. These anti-armor missiles employed guidance systems which would pursue their assigned target with exceptional performance for any guided missile. These advanced onboard guidance systems allowed for shock and vanguard troopers to quickly acquire a target and fire the missile, allowing them to then move to a new position and reload.[9][8]